Severe Drought Hits Amazon River at Record Low Level

The Amazon River, a vital transportation artery for Brazil, is experiencing a severe decline in water levels due to consecutive droughts caused by climate change. The river's depth has decreased significantly, with some sections reducing to just a few feet deep. The Negro River, a major tributary, has reached a record-low level of 12.66 meters, surpassing its previous record low recorded in October of last year. The main tributaries of the Amazon have also hit an all-time low, posing significant challenges for communities that rely on these waterways for transportation and access to essential goods such as food and medicine.